This program supports national-level, high-quality arts education projects and programs for children and youth, with special emphasis on serving students from low-income families and students with disabilities.

Types of Projects

A project must serve low-income students and students with disabilities; and conduct the following activities on a national level:

Professional development based on national standards for pre-kindergarten-through-grade-12 arts educators.

Development and dissemination of instructional materials, including online resources, in multiple arts disciplines for arts educators.